Phil Hore is a best-selling author, pop culture historian, paleontologist, and creator of Rockhampton's popular Time Safari walking tours. Through his writing and research, Phil explores the fascinating, strange, and sometimes unsettling stories hidden within Central Queensland's history.
We all know Rocky is weird, and his "penny dreadful" series delves into just how weird. Uncovering the region's most unusual tales with stories of UFO sightings, sea monsters, air crashes, mysterious crimes, and even the legendary Mount Morgan Werewolf. Blending local history with folklore and the unexplained, Phil invites readers to discover a side of Central Queensland that is as intriguing as it is unexpected.
Phil has a stall in the James Lawrence Pavilion.
He is also hosting a panel discussion on the Maker Stage. View the full timetable here.